WHEN it comes to skin foundation, you never want it to look cakey and dry.
Thankfully beauty mogul Charlotte Tilbury has revealed exactly how to avoid the issue and also how to prevent it building up in fine lines.
On her website, the make-up artist, 51, stated: “Caked-on complexion makeup is never a good look.
“Fortunately, there are many ways to fix cakey-looking makeup without having to restart your application process from scratch.
“Usually, cakey-looking makeup is caused by using the wrong product for your skin type, dry skin that hasn’t been properly moisturised or prepped, not applying your makeup products in the correct order or applying too much product.
“To avoid this, always apply your makeup products in the correct order to clean and hydrated skin and leave a minute or two between each application to allow your skin to properly absorb the benefits of each product.
“Additionally, never skip on primer.
“Charlotte’s primers will help you achieve a smooth-looking base to avoid that cakey foundation finish. Finally, when it comes to applying your foundation, blend in small amounts of the product at a time to avoid that unflattering, over-applied look.”
The make-up pro shared a number of tips for fixing a cakey make-up look at home.
Charlotte advised using a make-up brush to blend out your product from the centre, outwards.
She explained that this “ gently manipulates your foundation to erase any harsh lines. Just magic!”
Her second tip is to spritz using a face mist.
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Thirdly, you can “loosen” foundation if it’s already on and looking cakey by exposing your skin to steam in the room, e.g. by putting a hot shower on in the bathroom.
She added: “Alternatively, boil a small pot of water, wafting the steam towards your face to loosen any signs of cakiness.”
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Finally, she advised that you ensure you are wearing the right foundation for your skin type.
She explained: “If you’re using the wrong formula for your skin type or desired look, you may experience an unflattering finish.
“Be sure to discover your skin type for better beauty results and then, discover Charlotte’s wardrobe of foundations to find the best one for you.
“If your skin is dry, you’ll want to avoid powders that will highlight any dry patches.
“And if the foundation feels too heavy on your face, switch to a more lightweight option.”